Learning that your employer’s immigration attorney has withdrawn from your Form I-485 Adjustment of Status case can be alarming. Many employment based green card applicants immediately wonder: Fortunately, the attorney’s withdrawal does not automatically mean your employment based green card application will be denied. Understanding what the attorney’s withdrawal means and what it does not … Read more
Receiving a notice scheduling your employment based green card interview can be both exciting and stressful. Many applicants wonder: The good news is that most employment based interviews are straightforward if the case has been properly prepared. However, US Citizenship and Immigration Services officers are trained to verify the information in your application, confirm your … Read more
Many immigrants panic after receiving a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) on their Form I-485 Adjustment of Status application. One of the most common questions people ask is: “If I withdraw my I-485, will the inadmissibility issue disappear?” The answer is often no. In most cases, withdrawing an I-485 after USCIS raises inadmissibility concerns … Read more
A major policy memorandum issued by US Citizenship and Immigration Services has intensified concern among immigrants applying for permanent residence through Adjustment of Status (Form I-485). The memorandum, titled: “Adjustment of Status is a Matter of Discretion and Administrative Grace, and an Extraordinary Relief that Permits Applicants to Dispense with the Ordinary Consular Visa Process” … Read more
Recent immigration policy changes and increasingly strict adjudication trends have caused growing concern among immigrants applying for Adjustment of Status (Form I-485). Many applicants are hearing that US Citizenship and Immigration Services may grant adjustment of status only in “extraordinary circumstances” when significant inadmissibility, immigration violations, or procedural issues exist. As USCIS increases scrutiny of: … Read more
If your Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) has been pending for months or even years with no decision, an FBI name check may be the reason. FBI name check delays are one of the most common and most frustrating causes of stalled green card applications. At The Messersmith Law Firm, we regularly help clients break … Read more
If you have a DUI arrest or conviction and are applying for a green card through Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, the DUI does not automatically mean your case will be denied. However, a DUI can become important in an adjustment of status case for several different reasons. USCIS may … Read more
Receiving an I-485 denial for your Adjustment of Status (AOS) application can feel devastating, especially after months or years of waiting. But a denial doesn’t always mean the end of your green card journey. Common Reasons USCIS Denies I-485 Applications Each denial reason requires a specific legal response and acting quickly can make all the … Read more
When applying for an H-1B visa or an I-485 green card adjustment of status, every detail in your petition matters. One of the most common and frustrating issues applicants face is a Request for Evidence (RFE), Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID), or even a denial because of incorrect information provided on the resume. If … Read more
Applying for a green card through Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) is one of the most important steps in your immigration journey. But many applicants face a difficult roadblock: criminal issues. Even a minor arrest, misdemeanor, or past conviction can trigger serious problems, including a Request for Evidence (RFE), a Notice of Intent to Deny … Read more